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Bacillus Yersinia Pestis Spread The Disease Death
549 wordsDuring the fourteenth century a horrible plague spread across Asia, Europe, and Great Britain. This plague is referred to as the black death. Many people are not quite sure why the disease was given the name. The most popular reason why it might be called the black death is because it left purplish, blackish blotches on the bodies of the sick. But if the name of the epidemic had been derived primarily from the appearance of its victims, one would have expected it to have been used at the time. O...
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Coronary Heart Disease American Lung Association
1,047 words"According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were a little over 300, 000 deaths related to AIDS in 1997. That's like taking half the people in Baltimore county and making them disappear. Another 75, 000 died from alcohol. In addition to that, 20, 000 died from illegal drug use, and 25, 000 died from motor vehicle crashes. But if you were to add those numbers up, they still wouldn't equal the amount of deaths that were related to tobacco. In fact, each year, smoking kills m...
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Species Of Tree Rain Forests Plants
403 wordsFor many years now, scientist have been scouring tropical rain forests for botanical extracts that could cure some of the deadliest diseases. In 1967 Robin Foster discovered a tree that never flowered. After three years of studying this species of tree, it finally flowered. All at once the trees produced an array of light yellow and pink flowers. Unfortunately, these trees all died within a year of their flowering and fruiting. Robin also discovered that as soon as the tree flowered it was attac...
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Smoking One Drug Marijuana
708 wordsAs I take back a step and look at all the wrong that encompasses our world, the one thing that sticks out to me the most is the problems that we have with drugs. Drugs flow through our country like water does in a river and they don't seem to cease. One of the most highly abused drugs, marijuana, has become the foremost stimulant leading to harder and deadlier drugs. What makes this case even worse is the fact that people have formed groups with the sole purpose of legalizing this drug. With all...
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Gay And Lesbian School Board
746 wordsA lot of people today are prejudice. Most think of this as being racist. In addition, it's making decisions on the basis of age, gender, or other features not facts. People who are prejudice can lower others self-esteem, cause discrimination, and it can lead to violence. Prejudice lowers self esteem and hurts people mentally. Can you imagine being handicapped or having a disability? Now try to imagine applying for a job or being treated the same as someone with a disability. We have come a long ...
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Theme Of The Play Main Characters
824 wordsThe theme of the play RENT, by Jonathan Larson, was "carpe diem" which is Latin for " seize the day." The play consisted of many characters who where dealing with many troubles and hardships and needed to decide on how they would handle the problems and still be together as friends and even some as lovers. The characters of Roger and Mark, two roommates, had to decide how they were going to pay the rent. Roger had to decide how he was going to be the person he wished to be while worrying about h...
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Million Americans Std Problem Stds
332 wordsState the observable effects of the problem: 1) an estimated 12 million Americans get effected with a sexually transmitted disease each year. 2) More than 25 different infectious organisms can be transmitted sexually, and five STDs; s chlamydia, gonorrhea, AIDS, syphilis and hepatitis B are among 10 of the most frequently reported infections 3) If detected and treated at an early stage, most STDs are curable. However 55 million Americans are believed to be infected with an incurable viral diseas...
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Feel Comfortable Sexual Activity
1,383 wordsTeenagers have sex on the brain; it's an inevitable fact. However, what teenagers generally have a problem grasping is that along with sex comes a certain amount of responsibility. With the amount of information there is, there is no excuse for the lack of knowledge teens possess when it comes to risky behavior. This is mainly in part because by the time a child reaches the age of 15 they are tired of listening to an adult tell them about what they are feeling and how they should be acting. By s...
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Princess Diana Prince Charles
1,469 words... turned away, and 100 cameras caught the moment as Charles pursed lips met only thin air. (Diana 57) The public noticed that Princess Diana and Prince Charles fairy tale marine was in trouble. From that point on she and Charles would dine at separate tables, lead separate lives. There was a yawning gulf between them. There would be no going back. It was over. (Diana 57) Although the mariage was crumbling Diana never stoped fighting to save it. She had vowed till death do us part and she was g...
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Black And White Tremendous Amount
1,546 wordsIn every crisis situation whether war, deep poverty, or natural disaster children are the greatest victims. They are the weakest physically; therefore they are the first to succumb to disease or starvation. Due to their age, they are incapable of understanding why they are forced out of their homes, why their neighbors have gone against them, or why they are forced in to refugee camps with no explanation. With no responsibility for their fates, they are by definition innocent. They are full of e...
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Genetic Engineering Genetic Disorder
855 words"Those who are ignorant to history are destined to repeat it. " Although genetic engineering is an entirely new field, it brings up issues, especially in eugenics, that society has previously had to deal with. It gives people the power to change many aspects of nature and could result in a lot of life-saving and preventative treatments. However, if this power is misused or abused, the damage could be very great. Therefore, although genetic engineering is a field that should be explored, it needs...
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Good Communication E G
742 wordsThere are five essential questions to ask about our communication: 1. Why am I communicating? What purpose? 2. Who will receive my message? What do I know about them? 3. Where will they be when they get my message? When? 4. What do I want to say? What do they need to know? 5. How shall I communicate? Write; phone; personally? For effective communication there are six Cs: The principles of good communication The basic purpose of communication is always one or more of the following four functions:...
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Visual Aids Reading Comprehension
1,247 wordsProf. Squires Portfolio Entry 1 I expect my school to help to the full extent to help me to reach my educational goals to the best of my ability. The professors, counselors, and other faculty should make themselves accessible for the student and not feel bothered if a student comes to them looking for help. The school should present information in a timely fashion and keep the students informed of changes and developments of the school. Professors and services should be understanding and be sens...
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People With Aids Corrective Measures
1,092 words... erection Patrick Haney left behind a legacy of guidelines for empowering people with AIDS. 1. Modify their mindset that they are not a victim, only people with AIDS. A perception of being a victim fosters passivity and a sense of helplessness. 2. Focus more on opportunities for making the most of a bad situation and less on the fatalistic aspects of the disease. 3. Assist them to find people who can provide them with support and they themselves must be caring and supportive. Cognitive Restru...
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Side Of The Road September 2000
765 wordsChicory, chi corium incubus, is a weed which produces blue flowers. It is also known as endive, succory, watcher of the road, and barbe de captain (beard of the monk). It commonly grows at the side of the road and paths blooming in June to October. It grows in North and South America, eastern Asia, South Africa, New Zealand, and Australia. It can be both domestic and wild, growing in gardens as well as the side of the road. Chicory has leafy stems. The leaves alternate from lance-shaped with tee...
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Teenage Pregnancy Teenage Mother
575 wordsTeenage pregnancy is normally something unexpected and something that could ruin a young womans life. There is a continuing increase in teenage pregnancy. This increase is a major concern because teenage mothers and their babies face more risks to their health. The birth rate for young teens (age 15 to 17) is steadily rising. Between 1986 and 1991, the rate increased by 27 percent (from a rate of 30. 5 to a rate of 38. 7 per 1, 000 women). In 1991, nearly 4 in 100 girls ages 15 to 17 had a baby....
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Pain And Suffering Animal Testing
603 wordsIts not a new thing. For many centuries scientists and testers in research have used animals of all kinds. Most of the animals are small ones like rodents - rats, mice, hamsters and gerbils. Some dogs, cats and a variety of goats, monkeys and rabbits have also been used. The animal rights issue is an emotional one - second only, perhaps, to the abortion debate. For decades the value of animal research has been grossly overrated. Although researchers claim that they depend on animal test data to ...
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Planned Parenthood Hiv Aids
626 wordsOften, sexuality education is a taboo in American culture. As a result, sexual education programs at many schools create controversy. Ohio only requires schools to provide HIV and STD education, and 13 states do not require schools to provide either. According to Dr. Gregory Garnett, medical director of Student Health Services, it's common for schools not to offer healthy sexual education. They take the mentality that students "aren't supposed to be doing that, therefore we don't talk about it. ...
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Central Nervous System Marijuana As A Medicine
1,366 wordsThe Legalization of Marijuana as a Medicine Imagine if one of your loved ones was suffering from a very painful, lethal disease such as cancer. There is a substance that can relieve their pain, but due to a law instituted several decades ago declaring that substance illegal they will be forced to suffer. If marijuana was legalized, strictly for medical purposes, then much of the pain and suffering experienced by cancer patients and those suffering from various other afflictions could be lessened...
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Theme Of Death Hagar Shipley
1,554 wordsThe Stone Angel by Margaret Laurence is a heart-warming story of a ninety year old woman who is nearing death and who has very little to look back on with pride. Her life had been ruled by her concern of outward appearances and manners. Although she often felt love and happiness, she refused to show it fearing it may be viewed by others as a weakness. Hagar inherited this strong pride from her father, Jason Currie, along with other poor qualities. Throughout her life, Hagar is desperately trying...
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